HEEELL Use the context clues in this passage to determine the meaning of the word preposterous.

Sally was so excited to show her sister, Liza, the leprechaun trap she made. All she had to do was wait for a rainbow to appear. After listening to Sally ramble on about catching a leprechaun and finding his pot of gold, Liza burst out laughing and said, "Sally, that idea is preposterous."

What does preposterous mean?
ridiculous
brilliant
difficult

Which excerpt from the awakening best highlights the elation edna feels when she thinks of robert? the morning was full of sunlight and hope. edna could see before her no denial—only the promise of excessive joy. she lay in bed awake, with bright eyes full of speculation. “he loves you, poor fool.” he would come to her in the afternoon or evening, sit and roll his cigarette, talk a little, and go away as he had done the night before. but how delicious it would be to have him there with her! robert did not come that day. she was keenly disappointed. he did not come the following day, nor the next. each morning she awoke with hope, and each night she was a prey to despondency. his horses were full of mettle, and even a little unmanageable. she liked the rapid gait at which they spun along, and the quick, sharp sound of the horses' hoofs on the hard road.

Which example is presented in chronological

In the book hatchet why did brian think searchers would not find him